Tiny turtles are undoubtedly adorable creatures, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning people to steer clear of giving them a cuddle and a kiss following a salmonella outbreak.

When many families start to think about a good starter pet, a turtle often comes to mind. At first glance, owning one seems pretty simple. Get an enclosure, clean water, and a light, and let them do ...

The outbreak under investigation is mostly impacting young children: 17 of those ill are under 5 years old, and 10 children are less than 1. According to federal law, the sale and distribution of ...

Baby turtles as pets may be ready for a comeback. The Food and Drug Administration banned virtually all sales of tiny turtles in 1975 after the animals were linked to salmonella infections in children ...

Pediatricians warn that these animals can pose special health risks. Oct. 6, 2008— -- Warning: young children should not keep hedgehogs as pets — or hamsters, baby chicks, lizards and ...

A multi-state salmonella outbreak linked to tiny turtles has sickened dozens of people in 21 states, including Illinois, federal officials said. According to the Centers for Disease Control and ...

Like many septuagenarians, Nicki relishes a long winter’s nap. Nicki is a 70-year-old turtle, specifically a yellow-bellied slider, and when she moves indoors from her backyard pond and nestles under ...

(NewsNation) — Public health officials with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak reportedly linked to tiny turtles with shells 4 inches long or less ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. The outbreak under investigation is mostly ...